The Boston Celtics have traded Xavier Tillman Sr. to the Charlotte Hornets and are now out of the luxury tax. The Hornets will receive $3.5 million in cash as part of the deal. The Celtics entered the offseason in 2025 well into the second apron, but managed to unload several significant salaries and yet have remained competitive in the Eastern Conference without Jayson Tatum.
NBAHall of Fame forward and NBA on NBC analyst Tracy McGrady endorsed Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown over Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for this year’s MVP award. Ahead of the 2025-26 Celtics campaign, Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles injury was just the beginning of a series of changes for the organization. In an attempt to […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown earns MVP endorsement from Tracy McGrady that will catch SGA’s eyes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In the modern NBA, the grind doesn't end when the final buzzer sounds at TD Garden. For a team like the Boston Celtics , who are perpetually in the hunt for another championship, the traditional off-season routine of "just shooting jumpers" has become a relic of the past. To survive the grueling 82-game marathon and the high-stakes intensity of the playoffs, elite players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have had to evolve their physical blueprints. The secret weapon for many of these super...
Jaylen Brown has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month after averaging 29.2 PPG, 7.9 RPG and 4.6 APG in January. He’s the 6th Celtic to earn the award, joining Larry Bird (7X), Jayson Tatum (5X), Paul Pierce (4X), Isaiah Thomas, and Antoine Walker. pic.twitter.com/m4wZvZIfmT — Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) February 3, 2026 Jaylen Brown was upset that he didn't get the honor for December, but he proceeded to double down on his excellent play and takes home the Eastern Conference Playe...
The Boston Celtics will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, February 3, at 8:00 PM ET at the American Airlines Center. Boston will be without Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined with a right Achilles injury, and two-way player Amari Williams, who is assigned to the G League. Dallas is dealing with a deeper injury list. […] The post Celtics vs Mavericks injury report: Dallas faces multiple absences appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBAJoe Mazzulla said Jayson Tatum didn’t suffer an injury setback that made him re-consider whether he’ll return this year.
The Spurs’ game against the Hornets will be played earlier than scheduled. Tipoff will occur shortly after noon ET today due to an impending snowstorm in the Charlotte area, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express News reports. The Spurs are hoping that the earlier start time will allow them to fly out of Charlotte […]
Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering from a ruptured Achilles and may end up missing the entirety of the season, and they traded key members of their championship team in 2024 this past offseason, with Jrue Holiday and Kristaps […] The post Celtics’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid surprise season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started. Jaylen Brown has stepped in and become the top dog for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum is sidelined recovering from his Achilles injury. […] The post Watch Jayson Tatum work out his leg during Celtics’ shootaround appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics just will not go away. They are once again right in the mix when the thought was that they would take a step back without Jayson Tatum. Instead, the team is playing very well with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics and New York Knicks trail the Detroit Pistons […] The post Joe Mazzulla’s extreme war zone training tactics recalled by Celtics’ Luka Garza appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear, many assumed this would be a lost season for the Boston Celtics. Ducking the luxury tax, internal player development and draft position were among the storylines surrounding the team entering the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, thanks to Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and others, Boston sits in […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics want trade for ‘big-time’ center. Is Nets’ Nic Claxton a fit? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jaylen Brown is unlikely to play in Friday’s Celtics game against the Kings as he deals with multiple injuries.
The Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture, losing at least one tooth, after being elbowed in the face. He will not play vs. the Rockets on Thursday.
Victor Wembanyama is on his way to eventually becoming the top player in the NBA. It is only a matter of time. His presence in San Antonio has done wonders for this organization that already has had a ton of success. From David Robinson to Tim Duncan to Kawhi Leonard to Wemby, the Spurs always […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets ‘ridiculous’ praise from Jayson Tatum appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jayson Tatum was adamant he was returning this season. Chris Haynes was also sure of this... until the past couple days. Chris Haynes won't say what has changed in Tatum's mind, but that hasn't let Celtics fans not theorize. Why not say what the factors are? Is it because everyone and most recently Jaylen is saying how well the team is doing without him? https://t.co/INYvrRtOEa — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) January 29, 2026 Jaylen Brown who has done a tremendous job stepping up this season...
Speaking to Sportico (Twitter video link), NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said one key component of the NBA Europe project is the league’s desire to address the fact that some of the biggest markets across the Atlantic don’t currently have basketball teams that are permanent members of the EuroLeague. “There’s no top-tier team in the […]